About the position
Main Objective
We are looking for a meticulous, skilled and detail-oriented Engineering Power Electronics Designer. The ideal candidate is required to have a strong foundation in electronic and or power electronic fundamentals principles with proficiency in in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software producing electrical schematic and mechanical drawings for a variety of projects, ensuring compliance to niche client specifications and industry standards.
Minimum requirements
- Diploma, Degree or Certification in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 4 or 5 years of experience in electronic design and draughting development, with a strong portfolio of relevant projects.
- Experience in power electronics design, electronic circuits or testing of power electrical devices.
Technical Expertise:
- Strong understanding of power semiconductor devices, circuit topologies, control algorithms, and thermal management.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Communication, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Duties
Key Design Responsibilities
- Design and develop power electronics circuits and systems including convertors and associated controllers.
- Analyse and optimize designs for efficiency, cost, thermal performance, manufacturability and operability.
- Ensure all designs adhere to relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and client specifications.
- Propose advancements in power electronics technologies and integrate new techniques into design.
- Review and modify existing drawings to improve design, address feedback, or correct errors.
- Maintain accurate records of designs revisions and modifications.
- Perform quality assurance ensuring the integrity of designs and mitigation of production errors.
- Develop comprehensive technical specifications, schematics, testing protocols, and user manuals.
- Compile bill of materials (BOM's), job cards and production manuals.
- Timeous completion of allocated tasks and designs.
Key Drafting Responsibilities
- Develop electrical schematics, circuit diagrams, and mechanical drawings for power electronics systems using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
- Design of mechanical cases, cabinets, component layouts and manufacturing drawings.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, managers, ensuring seamless execution assigned design jobs.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 4 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.
Desired Skills:
- CAD
- Design Engineering
- Electronic Design
- 3D design software
- Electronic Draughting
- Electronic Circuit
- Electrical Testing
- Control Algorithms
Desired Qualification Level:
